Bottle carrier



L. A. PARKS BOTTLE CARRIER Feb. 26, 1946.

Filed Aug. 28, 1944 F53 53 .41 515M LHI 31 vuc wf on O man/L a,

Patented Feb. 26, 1946' some CARRIER Leonard A. Parks, Beaumont, Tex. Application Augu inian, Serial No. 551,544 a Claim lol 224-45) This invention relates to a carrier and has particular relation to a carrier for bottles.

An object of the invention is to provide a carrier of the character described specially designed to be applied to the necks of series of bottles arranged in rows.

The carrier has been carrying two rows in each row although it may be designed to carry a greater or a less number in each row.

Another object of the invention is to provide a carrier of the character described which may be readily applied to the bottles to be carried, which will securely grip therein, and from which the bottles, or any of them may be readily removed.

a It is a further object of the invention to provide a carrier of the character described which is of such construction that it may be applied to the bottles in a shipping carton and which will not increase the necessary height of the-carton.

With the above and other objects in view the invention has particular relation to certain novel features of construction, arrangement of parts and use, an example of which is given in this specification and illustrated in the accompanying drawing wherein:

Figure 1 shows an edge view of the carrier as applied to the bottles.

Figure 2 shows a plan view of the carrier shown in released position, that is, in position to be applied to the necks of the bottles or to release the bottles therefrom.

Figure 3 shows a plan view of sition to grip the bottle necks.

Figure 4 shows an edge view of the carrier with the parts positioned as in Figure 2.

Figure 5 shows an edge view with the parts specially designed for the carrier in popositioned as in Figure 3; and

Figure 6 shows a sectional view taken on the line 66 of Figure 4.

Referring now more particularly to the drawing, wherein like numerals of reference designate of bottleswith three bottles and retain the bottles the same parts in each of the figures, the numeral I designates the frame which is preferably rectangular in shape and which is plate like in form. It may be composed of a strong composition material or of sheet metal. It has the rows of openings 2 to receive the necks 3 of the bottles to be carried. The upper ends of these necks have enlargements as 4 and the opening 2 are of a size to permit the passage of the enlargements l therethrough.

Slidably mounted on the frame I is the bar 5 which is preferably composed of the same maother end is secured to terial as the frame I. It may be mounted above or beneath the frame. As illustrated it is shown mounted beneath the frame. It has the oblong slots 6, 6 and passing through these slots and through the frame are the rivets 1, la. The bar 5 is mounted between the rows of openings 2, as shown and'has a longitudinal movement relative to the frame and limited by the length of the slots 6.

On each side the bar 5 has the corresponding cams 8, 8, 8 and between the cams it is cut away so as to clear the openings 2.

There is a flexible grip member or handle 9 one end of which is secured to the rivet 1a and whose "the opposite end of the bar 5 at the point I II.

In use the bar 5 may be pulled outwardly so that the cams will clear the openings 2 as shown in Figure 2 and the necks of the bottles to be carried may be inserted through the said openings The bar '5 may then be moved inwardly into the position shown in Figure 3 and the cams 8 will move into gripping relation with the necks of the bottles as shown in Figure 3 so as to restrict thedpenings and to prevent the detachment of the carrier from the necks by reason of the engagement of the cams with the enlargements 4 on the bottle necks. The frame I is provided with a notch I I into which the correspending end ofthe grip member 9 moves when the bar is moved into active position as shown in Figure 3.

The bottles thus engaged may be readily and safely carried about for delivery purposes without danger of. dropping from the carrier. The tension on the bail, due to the weight of the load will hold the bar 5 in position to cause the bottle necks to be securely gripped and held. When it is desired to remove one or more bottles the assembly may be placed on a. support and the bar 5 pulled outwardly as shown in Figure 2 andnormal height of the bottles require, that is,

the carton will accommodate the bottles, in the sameway with or without the carrier applied thereto when the bottles are packed in the cartons for shipment.

The drawing and description are illustrative merely and it is to be understood that mechanical changes and adaptations may be made within the scope of the appended claims.

What I claim is:

l. A carrier for bottles and the like comprising a frame having rows of openings to receive the necks of the bottles to be carried. a member mounted on the frame between the rows of openings and having elongated marginal recesses alongside the openings and also having marginal cams and slidable into one position to cause the cams to engage and grip the bottle necks in the openings and into another position to release the bottle necks to permit removal of the bottles from the carrier and a grip member anchored. at one end. to one end of the frame and at its other end. to the opposite end of said 'slidable member.

2. A bottle carrier comprising a plate like frame having rows of openings to receive the necks of the bottles to be carried, a bar slidably. mounted on the frame between the rows of openings, said bar having marginal recesses alongside the openings and having cams arranged to restrict the openings to retain the bottle necks therein when the bar is moved to one position and to release said necks when the bar is moved to another position to' permit removal or said necks through ,said openings and recesses and a flexible grip member anchored, at one end, to one end of the irame and attached. at its other end, to'the opposite end of said bar.

3. A- bottle carrier comprising, a plate like frame having substantially parallel rows or openings to receive the necks of bottles to be carried, a longitudinal bar on the frame between the -rows of opening means connecting the bar and frame to limit the sliding movement of the bar relative to thei'rame. said bar having marginal cams on each side which are spaced apart to correspond to the spacing of the openings or the respective rows, the margins of the bar being cut away between the cams to clear said openings, the cams being so located as to restrict the openings and grip and retain the bottle necks therein when the bar is moved to one position and to clear the openings and release said necks when the bar is moved to another position and 'a delli-ble grip member attached, at one end, to one end of the frame and attached, at its other end, to the opposite end 0! said bar.

LEONARD A. PARKS. 

